1991 Mazda MX-3 1.6L Petrol · J176 RFA
1991 Mazda MX-3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 23,912 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-3
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J176 RFA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 23,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J176 RFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-3 (J176 RFA) between November 2005 and September 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
J176 RFA Mileage History
- 11/11/200519,458 mi
- 23/05/200719,598 mi+140 mi
- 06/01/200919,825 mi+227 mi
- 14/01/201120,271 mi+446 mi
- 11/01/201320,610 mi+339 mi
- 13/01/201521,118 mi+508 mi
- 16/01/201521,125 mi+7 mi
- 11/01/201721,756 mi+631 mi
- 16/01/201721,765 mi+9 mi
- 12/11/201822,071 mi+306 mi
- 02/11/202022,717 mi+646 mi
- 15/11/202123,137 mi+420 mi
- 28/09/202323,630 mi+493 mi
- 09/09/202423,912 mi+282 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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